Breeding and Bloodstock
Total 232 Posts
The latest news, features and analysis on the thoroughbred breeding and bloodstock industry.
'We’ve pricked a lot of ears around the world and rightly so' - Segenhoe generates global interest
Expressions of interest to buy Segenhoe Stud have closed amid a high level of international interest in the historic Hunter Valley property, with an outcome expected within weeks.
Allison Sedgwick joins Kia Ora
Allison Sedgwick has joined Kia Ora Stud as Head of Sales as the Hunter Valley nursery prepares for the first progeny of its stallions to hit the racetrack.
Run The Numbers – Sire dynasties built on Flemington’s straight
The Flemington straight is arguably Australia’s most valuable proving ground when it comes to aspiring stallions. For established star sires like Australia’s current top two, I Am Invincible and Zoustar, it continues to be a happy hunting ground.
French Group 1 success laced with Australasian influence
Starspangledbanner continued the run of Group 1 success for Australian sires in France with his colt Puchkine becoming his eighth global elite winner.
Select neglect – Australia’s Japanese obsession yet to stretch to yearlings and foals
The connection between the Japanese and Australian thoroughbred industries may be building, but when it comes to buying bloodstock from the JRHA Select Sale, Australians are happy to keep their hands in their pockets.
Magic Millions shakes up its breeze-up sale
Three-year-olds will now feature at Magic Millions’ Horses in Training Sale alongside unraced two-year-olds in a major shift from the sales company to re-invigorate the format.
'The tall are getting taller and the small are getting smaller' - The changing state of Australia’s stallion farms
The number of farms willing to take on the risk and challenge of standing stallions is on the decline. Matt Stewart looks at the situation in Victoria, where a couple of studs are trying to buck the trend.